Shortcut

2020·Movie
1h 20min·R
IMDb4.1Metacritic26–Rotten Tomatoes60%26%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Coming of Age4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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About

Not every road leads you home

A group of five classmates is trapped inside their school bus after an encounter with a mysterious creature on the road. Amid constant threats from the creature, the teen's anxiety increases while their survival chances decrease.
Creature FeatureTrappedTeens in PerilRoad Trip NightmareAnxiety-InducingMonster AttackSurvival HorrorSchool BusGloomy Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Elisa Costa, Alessio Liguori, Marcello de Archangelis
Written by:
Simona Ferri, Daniele Cosci
Produced by:
Simona Ferri, Simone Bracci, Marco Tempera
Composed by:
Emiliano Locatelli, Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, Fabrizio Alviti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shortcut

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Where can I stream Shortcut legally?

PrimeHooplaPlexTubi TV

Shortcut is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shortcut worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.1, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shortcut rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Shortcut?

1 h 20 min

Shortcut runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shortcut?

Critics43
Audiences34

Not quite. Critics rate Shortcut higher (43) than audiences (34). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Shortcut a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$769,563

No. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $769,563 worldwide, 55% of its budget.

What language is Shortcut in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Shortcut?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shortcut in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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